2010 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom

The Softail® Custom puts fists in the breeze and feet forward with a chopper profile straight from the FX custom era.

The Softail rear suspension mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. The rigid powertrain allows tight packaging of the engine and frame and creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle.

Base MSRP $16,999

Model Highlights
• New Fuel tank sender for accurate fuel level readings
• New Helical cut 5th gear for improved transmission sound
• New Tank graphics • Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
• Chrome exhaust with dual staggered short mufflers
• Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum front wheel
• Polished, Slotted Disc Forged Aluminum rear wheel
• 34-degree fork angle • 200 mm rear tire
• Chrome nostalgic tank console
• Chrome bullet headlamp
• Chrome oil tank
• Chrome button tufted two-up seat with passenger backrest
• Stainless steel ape-hanger handlebar
• Skinny custom front fender
• Bobtail rear fender
• Twin chrome headlamps

Specifications

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96BTM
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in. (95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.311
• 2nd 6.454
• 3rd 4.793
• 4th 3.882
• 5th 3.307
• 6th 2.790

Chassis
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.30 mm telescopic, chrome dust covers
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum, rear option):
• Front Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum 21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm)
• Rear Polished, Slotted Disc Forged Aluminum 17 in. x 6 in. (431.80 mm x 152.40 mm)

Brakes
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel
• Front Wheel 5.60 in. (142.24 mm)
• Rear Wheel 4.30 in. (109.22 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 92.20 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm (125.0 Nm @ 3000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 34.2°
• Left 35.5°
Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, front fender running lights, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system8 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Dimensions
Length 94.50 in. (2400.30 mm)
Overall Width 36.50 in. (927.10 mm)
Overall Height 51.70 in. (1313.18 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 26.40 in. (670.56 mm)
• Unladen 28.30 in. (718.82 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
Rake (steering head) 32.3°
Fork Angle 34°
Trail 5.0 in. (127.0 mm)
Wheelbase 66.90 in. (1699.26 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and radial blackwall rear):
• Front – D407F MH90-21 54H
• Rear – D407 200/55R17 78V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.50 qts. (3.31 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)

Weight
• As Shipped 672 lbs. (304.82 kg)
• In Running Order 703.25 lbs. (319.0 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1125 lbs. (510.30 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating:
• Front 415 lbs. (188.24 kg)
• Rear 710 lbs. (322.06 kg)

Color Options
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Scarlet Red
• Red Hot Sunglo
Two-Tones
• Flame Blue Pearl/• Brilliant Silver Pearl
Custom Colors
• Merlot Sunglo/Cherry Red Sunglo
• White Ice Pearl/Black Ice Pearl

• 2009 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom
• 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom
• 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC ANV 105th Anniversary Softail Custom
• 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom

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